Tankers hit mines in Strait of Hormuz amid Iran war

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The reported explosions represent a major escalation around one of the world’s most important oil chokepoints, where disruption could rapidly affect crude prices, tanker traffic and international security. Iran says the vessels used an unauthorized route, while Gulf states have condemned an earlier attack on a Qatari LNG carrier. Iranian and Qatari officials are holding talks aimed at reopening the strait, and President Donald Trump says the conflict will end either through a deal or further US action.[7][9]

Sources: Reuters, Al Jazeera